Bravo Motors' staff was on the island this past week to promote their new stock of GEM (Global Electric Motorcars) vehicles. The eco-friendly vehicles are low-maintenance, with an Aluminium chassis, while remaining functional and stylish.

Passersby applauded the efforts of Bravo Motors with the GEM vehicles.

The San Pedro Sun staff was invited to take a spin with the vehicle around the island. We must say, it was a super quiet and smooth ride. The seat belts were also a great touch for safety.

Bravo Motors is located in Belize City at 4 1/2 miles Western Highway. Call them at telephone 222-4990 or email them at sales@bravomotors.bz or visit their website at www.bravomotors.bz

$50,000. Their sales rep came in the cafe and I sat and talked with her for a while as she waited for her boat.

I know that a Polaris Ranger 4 seater is about the same price and rides just as smooth, its definitely not as quiet, but Im not sure which is less harmful to the environment. Yes, its not electric, but that doesnt mean its not "greener". If I have understood my conversations with others correctly, most of our electricity comes from Mexico. Thus, you would have to figure out the carbon footprint or just the overall negative effects that are created by the factory that produces the electricity that you're using to re-charge your GEM or electric cart. Plus the costs of electricity is outrageous here, so that needs to be figured in as well. Although, if you're buying a $50k Hover-round, then I guess your electric bill is probably not a big deal.

The next year model is going to be equipped with a solar panel roof that will recharge the batteries while running or parked though....so now we're getting somewhere. I would have to say that those will be undoubtedly greener than almost any motorized vehicle on this island.

Very cool looking cars though and a MUCH smoother ride than any golf cart on this island. I think everything here should be electric...the amount of carbon monoxide that we all inhale in a day of walking around town is probably sickening...literally.

Not suggesting that at all. Im just saying that the versatility for the price is something to be considered. And youd be surprised how UN-green electric items can be when you consider where the electricity is made and how much damage is done per KWH that is produced by the production facilities. My wife has taught environmental science for a good while now and the statistics are staggering. Thats why I said that the solar panels will truly make it something to be considered and a viable option both in regards to it being greener and a cost saver (since electricity is ungodly expensive here).